2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport vs 2017 Specialized Venge Elite
The Specialized Venge Elite size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Elite
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac Sport in 54, the Specialized Venge Elite in 52 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Tarmac Sport, 54Specialized Venge Elite, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac Sport 54 | Specialized Venge Elite 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387mm | 385mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 543mm | 526mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 548mm | 536mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978mm | 970mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 72mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 775mm | 766mm | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 487mm | −23 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 120mm | −20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 368mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Elite minus the Specialized Tarmac Sport. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Tarmac Sport, 2017 Specialized Venge Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SportSpecialized Venge Elite
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SportSport | Specialized Venge EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC X-11 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | Praxis Zayante |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS 2.0 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupe Comp | Specialized Power Comp |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Venge |
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